Syrtiko
cove · Icaria · North-East Aegean
Syrtiko is a cove on the island of Icaria, in the North-East Aegean cruising area.
The nearest town is Agios Kirikos.
The bay opens towards the south (171°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and north-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to west (80°–260°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Ormos Petrokopio, 10.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Thymena, 9.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Thymena, 9.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Thymena, 9.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Thymena, 9.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Agios Kirykos marina (new), 2.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Agios Kirykos marina (new), 2.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Agios Kirykos marina (new) marina · 2.1 NM by sea
- Agaliasma cove · 3 NM by sea
- Marina Manganiti marina · 8.1 NM by sea
- Thymena port · 9.8 NM by sea
- Ormos Petrokopio cove · 10.2 NM by sea
- Fournoi port · 10.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of North-East Aegean by wind
More places – Icaria
Questions
Is Syrtiko sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Syrtiko sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Thymena, 9.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Syrtiko?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Syrtiko?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Syrtiko?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.